WELCOME TO ST. LAWRENCE EPISCOPAL CHURCH
A home for all who hunger in body, mind, or spirit.
Sunday Eucharist
Join us at 9:00am each week in person or online. All are welcome.
Worship FAQs
WHAT IS A EUCHARIST? A Eucharist, also known as a service of Communion, is the primary way that Episcopalians worship together on Sundays. The service includes music, readings from the Old and New Testaments, a sermon relating the Scriptures to our everyday lives, and the opportunity to receive bread and wine that are blessed to become the Body and Blood of Christ. We gather in this way because, when Jesus gathered his disciples at the Last Supper, he instructed them to continue doing so to remember him.
WHAT ABOUT CHILDREN? Of course, children are welcome! Children may either stay with their caregivers or come forward to use the Soft Space at the front of the church. While it may sound terrifying to bring your kids right to the front, we have actually found that they are more engaged when they can see what is going on! The Soft Space is stocked with lots of age appropriate toys, books, and coloring sheets. It's a place where kids can be themselves and encounter the service on their own terms.
WHO CAN RECEIVE COMMUNION? Anyone who wants to! We place no age restrictions on receiving communion and many of our young children have been receiving since they were able to eat solid food. We strongly believe that all are welcome at Christ’s table and will turn no one away. We also offer gluten free hosts for those with food sensitivities.
WHAT IF I CANNOT ATTEND IN PERSON? We have a dedicated team of clergy and volunteers who bring Communion to anyone who is not able to attend in person on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in having someone bring you communion please contact the church office.
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR? Anything you want. We are a very casual congregation and there is no dress code (we promise!). Jeans are more than fine.
HOW DO YOU SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES? For those with physical disabilities our building is elevator equipped, has accessible restrooms, and a ramped entrance on Church Street. Parishioners who are hard of hearing might like to try the hearing loop technology available at our in-person services. All receivers, along with headphones and T-coil neckloops, are available on the table at the back of the sanctuary. If you need assistance with the hearing aid loop, our ushers are happy to help. Important Reminder: Please return all receivers, headphones, or T-loop/Neckloops to the table at the end of the service. Medical Note (T-loop/Neckloop Only): If you have a pacemaker or any implantable medical device, please consult your physician or device manufacturer before using a neckloop or any induction-based accessory.
Growing relationships, serving in community, empowered through worship.
OUR MISSION
Our Promise
Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, St. Lawrence welcomes you. We celebrate diversity and, following Jesus’ example, embrace ALL God’s children. As a community, we cherish your uniqueness as God has made you: across cultural backgrounds, skin color, citizenship/immigration status, political views, age, gender identity/expression/attraction, marital and economic status, and physical and cognitive abilities. Whoever you are, whomever you love, wherever you are from - WE WELCOME YOU!
